Colne Valley High School vs Nields Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colne Valley High School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,360 students
Nields Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
| Measure | Colne Valley High School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Nields Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #208 of 366 | #455 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2394 of 4,090 | #4989 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,360 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,360 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 73.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.thecvhs.co.uk/ | nields.ghat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Nields Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 41.2).
- •Colne Valley High School is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 155.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colne Valley High School better than Nields Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Nields Academy ranks higher (64.3 vs 41.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colne Valley High School and Nields Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colne Valley High School: 1,360. Nields Academy: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colne Valley High School and Nields Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Colne Valley High School is 208th of 366 and Nields Academy is 455th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).